Frequently asked questions about decoherence

DOI10.1023/A:1020144800650MaRDI QIDQ1855322zbMATH OpenOpenAlexFDO

Authors Charis Anastopoulos

Publication date 4 February 2003

Published in International Journal of Theoretical Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/0011123

zbMATH Keywords

cosmologydecoherencequantum mechanics

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

General and philosophical questions in quantum theory (81P05) Quantum field theory on curved space or space-time backgrounds (81T20) Relativistic cosmology (83F05)

Abstract: We give a short, critical review of the issue of decoherence. We establish the most general framework in which decoherence can be discussed, how it can be quantified and how it can be measured. We focus on environment induced decoherence and its degree of usefulness for the interpretation of quantum theory. We finally discuss the emergence of a classical world. An overall emphasis is given in pointing at common fallacies and misconceptions.

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